Hospitalist Physician

Mercy Health is currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Hospitalist Physician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in ICU/Critical Care, be board-certified, and share our commitment to providing ethical, collaborative, and effective care for our patients.

Position Overview
As a Hospitalist at Mercy Health Toledo, you will play an integral role in the care of acutely ill patients, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. You will be responsible for managing patient care in the hospital, coordinating with specialists and other providers, and making critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Patient Care: Partner with acute care providers, specialists, and hospital teams to develop and execute comprehensive treatment plans.
• Consultations & Admissions: Conduct initial patient consults, manage admissions, and ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Critical Care Expertise: Provide care for patients in ICU settings and assist in managing critically ill patients across various specialties.
• Documentation: Perform chart reviews, enter detailed notes, and maintain accurate records in alignment with hospital policies and procedures.
• Patient Advocacy: Uphold a strong ethical approach in all patient interactions, ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and quality of care are prioritized.
• Team Communication: Communicate effectively with other providers, specialists, and nursing staff to ensure continuity and coordination of care throughout the patient’s stay.

Desired Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified.
• Experience in ICU or Critical Care settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Dedication to maintaining high ethical standards in patient care.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hospital-based environment.

Practice Philosophy & Goals
At Mercy Health, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care to every patient. We believe in maintaining an ethical approach to treatment, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. As a Hospitalist, you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, contributing to our shared goal of delivering exceptional care.

Why Mercy Health Toledo?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Access to advanced medical technology and resources.
• Strong support from a dedicated operations and leadership team.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of your community.

About Toledo, OH
Toledo is a vibrant city that offers a mix of urban amenities, outdoor activities, and a rich cultural scene. With its proximity to Lake Erie, residents enjoy scenic views, waterfront activities, and a variety of parks. The cost of living is affordable, and Toledo boasts excellent schools, a growing job market, and a welcoming community.

Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo’s first hospital, offers you the high-quality health care you need and the compassion you deserve. Our expert doctors, nurses and caregivers are committed to helping you be well in mind, body and spirit.

Through advanced treatments and cutting-edge technology, we’ve been making lives better and health care easier for the Toledo area since 1885.

Awards and Recognition

• Received the highest level of accreditation in stroke care with the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation.
• Diabetes Education self-management program receives American Diabetes Association recognition for meeting national standards for diabetes education programs.
• Re-certified at the highest level of trauma care as a level 1 trauma care center and Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital as a level 2 by the Committee of Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
• Weight Management Solutions and St. Vincent Medical Center received a designation by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
• The Women’s Health Physicians and Midwives were recognized as a best practice by the American College of Nurse-Midwives achieving the “Triple Aim” ranking recognizing improvements in the patient experience and health while reducing patient cost.
• Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center received accreditation for their pediatric residency program.

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state’s fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).